Apparently, the path to a 'best possible deal' involves dramatically escalating perceived absurdity. Good luck negotiating anything at this point.

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<img src="https://media.babylonbee.com/articles/69d66ab3e40a369d66ab3e40a4.jpg" style="width: 100%;" width="400" /><p>WORLD — People across the globe were left in utter shock as President Trump staked out a seemingly extreme position in order to negotiate the best possible deal.</p>